interesting
Usage
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Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.
Example Sentences
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Although, as is the case with too much of Nolan’s storytelling, he wrongly thinks it’s more interesting to withhold Odysseus’ traumatic hang-up until the ending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Later in the collection, the Amy Winehouse cover “You Know I’m No Good” is an interesting choice, but it adds nothing to the original, while the penultimate “Back in Your Life” is a fine ballad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The variety keeps life interesting, but my income changes from month to month, which makes budgeting difficult.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
With the France attack looking formidable, it will be interesting to see if their unstoppable force or Spain's immovable object prevails in the contest on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the parking lot were the other tracks.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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